Unsigned Only Music Competition has announced its judging panel and mentors for the 2014 competition, which is now accepting entries.
Keep Sydney Open
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced that the lock out laws will be implemented as soon as February 24th 2014. From February 24, 1.30am lockouts and 3am last drinks in the Sydney CBD Entertainment and Kings Cross Precincts and a statewide ban on takeaway alcohol from 10pm will come into force. The legislative measures which will
$10K on offer for 2014 Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Applications are now open for the Hilltop Hoods Initiative!
Northern Rivers Creative Roadshow
Arts Northern Rivers is taking Northern Rivers Creative on the road! First stop? Maclean!
Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards
The winners of the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in Tamworth have been announced! The awards have been held as a regular part of Tamworth Music Festival for the last 15 years, and the finalists this year include several young, regional NSW talents. The winners are: Best Female Vocal Dianne Lindsay Best Male Vocal Graham
MusicNSW Presents: Digital Marketing 101
“Digital Marketing 101” is a free workshop presented by MusicNSW, which will equip you with everything you need to incorporate the digital sphere into your career. This workshop will teach you strategies for creating and executing successful digital marketing campaigns, how artists can increase revenue using online tools, and how to cut through the online
Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance
The Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance is a branch of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance and is an organising union. Their union is built by members, for its members. Their mission is to promote and defend the economic, social, moral and professional interests of our members who are all freelance musicians. The AFMA aims to promote the cultural significance
MusicNSW Quick Response Funding Program
MusicNSW will soon be announcing the application dates for our 2014 Quick Response Funding Program, so watch this space! In 2014, MusicNSW will distribute $40,000 to supports artists and artists managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other career defining opportunities in 2014. This funding opportunity is made possible by
SXSW 2014 ANNOUNCES ITS LARGEST CONTINGENT OF AUSTRALIAN BANDS EVER
Run out of Austin, Texas, South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences, announced today that 55 Australian artists have confirmed contracts to perform at this year’s showcases from March 11-16. It’s a record number of Australian homegrown talent at SXSW and the most Australian artists in the US at any one time in history. Six artists
WAM Appoints New CEO
Peak body for contemporary music in Western Australia – West Australian Music (WAM), has announced Mike Harris will be replacing Wendy Were as the not-for-profit’s CEO towards the end of February. MusicNSW would like to congratulate and warmly welcome Mike to the AMIN family! Locally, Mike has worked closely on developing arts and cultural programs